Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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